Shift Quality Control Analyst

Huntsman; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturer in Duxford is seeking a Shift Quality Control Analyst to ensure adherence to quality standards and support operational excellence. The successful candidate will conduct testing of products, validate equipment, and assist with quality audits. Candidates should have laboratory experience and knowledge in Quality Control processes. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including private health insurance and additional training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Training costs covered

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience is required.
• Preferably, experience in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final testing of manufactured products.
• Validate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Accurately log quality testing data into databases.

Skills

Laboratory Science knowledge

Quality Control processes

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ 3/HND in Laboratory Science

Tools

LIMS

QC database

SAP

Job description

Overview

Huntsman is recruiting for a Shift Quality Control Analyst at our chemical manufacturing site in Duxford. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to quality standards, conducting thorough testing of manufactured products, and providing essential support to maintain operational excellence. This role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern Monday to Friday.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-process and final testing of manufactured products following designated test methods and procedures.
• Validate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform re-life testing as required and support testing queries related to customer complaints.
• Notify Production and Quality management of non-conforming products.
• Provide advice to the manufacturing plant on routine in-process failures.
• Accurately log all quality testing data into the QC database/LIMS and SAP.
• Properly file retained samples/paperwork and maintain an in-date supply of product standards.
• Participate in gauge R&R/round robin testing.
• Assist with customer/auditor visits.
• Aid process development with investigations and new product testing as needed.
• Assist with quality inspections and audits of the Production plants.
• Inspect, record, and file CoA results for specified incoming raw materials.
• Adhere to company standards and regulatory EHS guidelines.

Experience and Competencies:

What we are looking for:

• BTEC/NVQ 3/HND in Laboratory Science preferred.
• Previous professional experience in a laboratory environment is required.
• Preferably, experience in the chemical industry; however, candidates with relevant experience in other industries will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Quality Control processes.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good IT proficiency required to operate LIMS, QC database, and SAP.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent team player with strong building relationship skills.
• Excellent organisational and communicational skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritise tasks.
• Proactive attitude, quality focused, performance focused, conscientious approach.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts. 6am-2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10- 6am for which you will receive a shift premium.

What we offer:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension scheme, a guaranteed annual payment, non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme, free onsite parking.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private health insurance & employee assistance programmes offering access to online GP, mental health support and physiotherapy, Cycle to work scheme, free fruit, a day off for your birthday.
• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
• Training: Training costs covered by the company, sitewide learning days, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses as well as other EHS and job related courses.

About Huntsman:

At Huntsman, we welcome talent, experience, and fresh ideas from all employees at all stages of their careers. As an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and be part of a family-like atmosphere. We prioritize safety and ethics, and in return, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 75 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 10,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.

To learn more about Huntsman and our chemical products, please visit our website at www.huntsman.com.

Closing date: Tuesday 14 October 2025

Interviews to be held October / November 2025

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